Abcam, ab117418, Anti-MACF1 antibody

Size: 50µg
Rabbit Polyclonal MACF1 antibody. Suitable for WB, IP, ICC/IF, IHC-P, ELISA and reacts with Mouse samples. Cited in 10 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Macf1 aa 3650-3850.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse,
Applications:WB, IHC-P, IP, ICC/IF, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Synthetic Peptide within Mouse Macf1 aa 3650-3850. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.Q9QXZ0

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MACF1 also known as Microtubule Actin Cross-linking Factor 1 or ACF7 is a large protein with a mass of approximately 615 kDa. This protein serves as a cytoskeletal crosslinker playing an essential role in linking microtubules and actin filaments. MACF1 localizes to the cytoplasm and is expressed in various tissues throughout the body including muscle and brain. Its ability to interact with both microtubules and actin is central to maintaining cellular structure and dynamics.
Biological function summary
MACF1 facilitates cellular processes related to mechanical stability and intracellular transport. It integrates into diverse macromolecular assemblies including complexes that regulate cell polarization and migration. By influencing the architecture and dynamics of the cytoskeleton MACF1 contributes to the mechanical resilience and motility of cells. This protein also interacts with other cytoskeletal regulators supporting its role in dynamic cellular environments.
Pathways
There are several that MACF1 is actively involved with that intricately control cytoskeletal dynamics. It plays a major part in the Wnt signaling pathway interacting with proteins like GSK-3β to influence cell fate and development. MACF1 also crosslinks with the Hippo signaling pathway important for the regulation of organ size and cell proliferation. These pathways show how MACF1 intersects with key regulatory axes that coordinate cell movement and stability.
Mutations or dysfunctions in MACF1 often link to neurological disorders and muscular dystrophies. In Parkinson's disease disruptions in MACF1-associated signaling pathways might affect neuronal stability and survival. In muscular dystrophy defective association between MACF1 and dystrophin complicates muscle cell integrity. The impaired interactions between MACF1 and these associated proteins can profoundly impact tissue function and disease progression.